| Location | Woodbridge, VA |
| Salary | $74,217–$84,460 Per Year |
Special Inspections Engineer
Salary
$70,921.50 - $125,014.50 Annually
Location
Woodbridge, VA
Job Type
Full-Time (FT)
Job Number
202610774
Department
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Division
BUILDING DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date
08/12/2026
Closing Date
8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE
C42
Hiring Salary
$74,217 - $84,460
Introduction
Interested in a $3,000 signing bonus and an exciting engineering role? Are you a self-motivated engineer who seeks continual learning, communicates clearly, listens effectively, and provides strong guidance and solutions? Are you skilled at listening to customers? Do you want scheduled flexibility and freedom to create better, safer building solutions in a supportive, growth-focused culture? If so, keep reading…
The Department of Development Services, Building Development Division, is seeking to fill a full-time position as a Special Inspections Engineer to work on both residential and commercial construction projects that have a significant structural engineering component. We are looking for a high performing, trustworthy employee who possesses the ability to provide technical information to people with varying technical backgrounds.
Prince William County is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C. and the Northern Virginia area. Prince William County Government is an organization where elected leaders, staff, individuals, families and businesses work together to make Prince William County a community of choice. We do the right thing for the customer and community every time. We rely on leadership at all levels to achieve our Vision. We are a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities; comprehensive, affordable health care options; generous leave accrual; paid holidays and personal days; flexible work scheduling, VA State Retirement and 401 and 457 investment plans.
If you value and enjoy the following, put your excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to great use and join a team that values quality service, integrity, and accountability in an organization where you can make a difference in the community by being a public servant:
About This Role:
This job is a mix of office and field work. The office portion of the job requires reviewing construction drawings and engineering reports, and communicating with both internal and external customers to ensure public safety in the facilities under construction. The field portion of the work includes visits to active construction sites to conduct quality assurance inspections. These inspections ensure that work is progressing in accordance with the approved plans, building code requirements, and County policies and procedures. Communication with the contractors, engineers, and 3rd party inspectors is critical to ensuring construction code compliance and safety.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 1 year of related experience as a design professional, construction inspector, plan reviewer, inspector, and/or code enforcement inspector.
Preferences:
Work Schedule: This position works a standard Monday-Friday schedule, working 37.5 hours per week.
This position can telework 1-2 days per week after an initial probationary period of 6-months.
Special Requirements:
Must become certified by the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development as a Commercial Building Inspector within 18 months of employment, in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
Must become certified as a Residential Building Inspector within 36 months of employment in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must pass a DMV records check
Hiring Range: $74,217 - $84,460
We also offer great benefits including:
Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.
NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
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Prince William County Benefit Programs
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By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education, and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.
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This position requires a bachelors degree in engineering. Please select your highest level of completed education.
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This position requires 1 year of experience as a design professional, construction inspector, plan reviewer, or inspector. Please select the option that best describes your years of experience (this must be shown on your application).
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The preferred candidate will have experience with the technical and administrative plan review and inspection of building construction to evaluate code compliance in administering the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Codes. Please select the option that reflects your relevant level of plan review experience.
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The preferred candidate will have experience with the Reference Standards of the Building Code. With which of the following material reference standards do you have experience?
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I understand that I must be certified by the State of Virginia as a Technical Assistant to the Building Official within 18 months of employment.
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Which of the following Virginia State Certifications do you hold? Please select all that apply.
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Employer Prince William County Government
Address 1 County Complex Court
Prince William County, Virginia, 22192
Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers